Top Ranked Programs
Francis Marion University's program mix is anchored in health professions and applied health sciences—a signature aligned with the institution's regional mission and workforce demand in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. Nursing is the largest program with 77 graduates, followed by Biology, General, Psychology, General, Health Administration, and Business Administration. Across 21 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with particular strength in health-related and business-applied fields. The institution's earnings leaders reflect the health-professions concentration. Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $72,580 with 77 graduates, while Business Administration delivers $51,522 across 41 graduates. Biology, General and Health Administration round out the highest-earning programs with $51,447 and $51,005 respectively. These outcomes correspond to direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter stable, in-demand roles in healthcare, nursing, and related applied professions—sectors with consistent hiring and wage growth. The program portfolio reflects Francis Marion University's positioning as a regional comprehensive public university serving workforce needs in healthcare, education, and business. Health professions represent the dominant concentration, supporting graduates into nursing, clinical support, and allied health careers where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market entry and career stability. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these program families align with regional and national workforce demand in healthcare and related sectors.